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October 23, 2009 GCS Names Chief Human Resources OfficerShirley Morrison has been named the chief human resources officer for Guilford County Schools (GCS). The Guilford County Board of Education approved the appointment Thursday evening at its meeting. Morrison, the district’s former executive director of human resources, has been serving as the interim chief human resources officer since July 1. Since 1981, Morrison has served in many positions within the district, including assistant principal at Smith High, principal at Lindley Elementary and Frazier Elementary and executive director of elementary schools. She has been recognized as an outstanding educator and administrator of the year numerous times. Prior to coming to GCS, she worked for Greensboro City Schools, Reidsville City Schools and Sun Oil Company in Greensboro. For more information, please contact Haley Miller, manager of media relations, at 370-3200. Board Approves Contract for School NursesThe Guilford County Board of Education also approved a contractual agreement with the Guilford County Department of Public Health to provide nursing services as well as compensation for salaries for five school nurses. The contract totals $286,961. The health department provides nursing services to the elementary, middle and high schools. GCS pays for five of the nurses; the state of North Carolina pays for one and the health departments funds the other 23. The contract is renewed annually. In total, there are 29 school nurses who provide services for schools in the district. School nurses are responsible for four to five schools each on average. School nurses wear many hats, providing preventive and acute healthcare for students with special health needs. Nurses also administer a variety of healthcare services, including health screenings, medical assessments and treatments to students. Nurses train school staff on how to administer medication properly, how to use EpiPens and how to care for students with disorders such as epilepsy and diabetes. For more information, please contact Robin Bergeron-Nolan, director of school health services, at 370-8333. Six Schools Receive Boiler ReplacementsSix schools across GCS now have brand-new boilers, thanks to the 2008 School Bonds. Northwest High, Jamestown Elementary, Colfax Elementary, Alderman Elementary, Guilford Middle and Kirkman Park Elementary all received boiler replacements just in time for cold weather. The boilers at these six schools were more than 30 years old. Boilers are designed to last between 20 and 25 years. The updates are part of the 21 heating and air conditioning projects listed in the 2008 School Bond. The projects, projected to total approximately $8 million, address improvements to existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, including boiler and chiller replacements, air conditioning of some areas, control systems and miscellaneous equipment upgrades. About half of the 21 HVAC projects listed in the bond have been completed. “We are proud of our facilities construction staff and maintenance staff, who have worked together to complete these projects without disrupting schools,” said Andy LaRowe, executive director for construction and facilities management. “Because of their hard work, students and staff at these schools can focus on learning in a safe and comfortable environment.” Construction is underway for several other bond projects, including Jamestown Middle, where drywall is being installed in several areas throughout the building. Also at Southwest High, athletic fields are being constructed. Potential sites for the north Greensboro area elementary school have been identified and land acquisition negotiations are ongoing. For more information about work being completed for various bond projects, click here or contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3490. Northern Middle Serves as National Example of Energy EfficiencyNorthern Middle continues to be recognized by national organizations for its innovative design and energy efficiency. Since the school opened in January 2007, it has set a standard for sustainability, one that GCS and other districts are using to further introduce green specifications into school construction. Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy presented a case study on Northern’s energy efficiency at the Council of Educational Facility Planners annual conference in Washington, D.C. This event attracts experts in school facility planning from around the world. The case study describes the holistic nature of the school’s design. By considering the way the school’s lighting, heating, cooling and other systems would work together, GCS created a green school for the same cost as a traditional school facility. Now almost two years after opening, Northern is saving thousands of dollars in energy costs and resources. By using 43 percent less energy than a school of comparable size and climate, the school saves about $77,000 in energy costs each year, based on Energy Star data. The school also saves about 9 million gallons of water per year by collecting rainwater and using a water cycle approach. GCS has used similar green building designs for several other new schools, including Reedy Fork Elementary, Northern Elementary, Northern High and Eastern High. The same principles that have gained national recognition for Northern Middle will be used continually as the district builds new schools that are in the 2008 school bond projects. The Facilities Department takes an active role in the design of construction projects and provides its green specifications to architects working on the district’s projects. In addition to new construction, the district is seeking for all of its facilities to be energy-efficient and sustainable. Goals in the strategic plan call for the development of a district-wide energy master plan and the development of a system for energy consumption monitoring. For more information, please contact Joe Hill, GCS facilities consultant, at hillj@gcsnc.com. Mini-Grant Deadline ApproachingThe Enrichment Fund for GCS invites all teachers to apply for mini-grant funding for classroom projects. Funded projects will be creative, innovative, hands-on and student-powered. They should supplement regular classroom curriculum and stimulate academic growth. Individual teacher projects receive up to $300, while group teacher projects receive up to $1,000. The deadline for entry is November 6. Click here for an application form. Lights On After-SchoolGCS’ After-School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) participated in Lights On After-School, a national celebration of after-school programs, on Oct. 22. This nationwide rally calls attention to the importance of after-school programs in keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn and helping working families. Hunter Elementary celebration featured Carol Andrews, WFMY weekend news anchor and children’s book author. ACES parents and former ACES students reflected on how ACES benefited them. At Union Hill Elementary, the school’s parents and students were invited to an ACES open house to learn about the program and to participate in fun after-school activities. ACES students and parents at other ACES programs also engaged in activities that spotlighted the innovative enrichment experiences that ACES offers. The district’s 64 ACES programs provide quality after-school care to approximately 3,750 students in kindergarten through fifth-grade. The goal of ACES is to provide a quality, affordable and convenient after-school care program where children can study and play with school friends in a safe, nurturing and fun environment. For information about the ACES program, please contact Jean Reece, director of ACES programs, at 370-8905. Jefferson Elementary Celebrates 10 Year AnniversariesJefferson Elementary is celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Eagle Education this year. Each month, they are celebrating the 10th anniversary of a Jefferson program, such as the book fair and fall festival. Today, they held a birthday party for their mascot, Jeffrey the Eagle. This was the start of their Adopt an Eagle program and a live eagle visited the school. Students will be collecting money through March 12 to help take care of the eagle they adopt. For more information, please contact Tanya Feagins, principal, at 316-5870. Information on the Natural Science Center BondEarly voting for the Natural Science Center Bond Referendum continues through Oct. 31 before official voting on Nov. 3. Included in the $20 million bond is:
The Latest News from GCSTV 2:"A Long Way Gone”- A reading adventure at Northern High Chinese delegation visits GCS, Enrichment Region town hall meeting and the Advanced Learner’s report. A Forum on Paying for Teacher Quality held in Greensboro All-County High School ChorusSee some of GCS’ most talented singers perform in the first of this school year’s All-County Concerts from Oct. 17 at Grimsley High. The program airs daily at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Staying Healthy During Flu Season It is the number one flu threat this season. Check out the latest information on precautions to prevent the spread of the flu virus and how to handle it if someone has the flu. GCSTV 2-LIVE Now Streaming on the World-Wide Web Guilford County Board of EducationWatch Board of Education meetings live. Encore presentations of board meetings are telecast the day follow the meeting and the following Saturday at 1 p.m. You also can watch board of education meetings at your convenience. The meetings are now archived and available online anytime at gcsnc.com. Watch them here. Also on GCSTV 2:
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